Tristan is a 25-year-old hardworking provider from the Philippines. He helps support his family alongside his father and has been hoping to transfer to a higher-paying job to better provide for their household. However, four months ago, Tristan was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, which causes him discomfort and prevents him from lifting heavy objects. This has limited his options for finding new work. Fortunately, on June 5th, Tristan will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Tristan's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Tristan said, "I am very grateful for the opportunity to receive free surgery because it will help me recover without adding financial stress to my family. I look forward to getting better so I can continue working and supporting my loved ones."

Grace is a 26-year-old mother of one from Uganda. She engages in small-scale farming, while her husband is a teacher. During her free time, she enjoys singing in church and sewing. Grace is pregnant, and her doctors recommend she deliver via a C-section procedure due to gestational hypertension and a contracted pelvis. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Grace undergo a C-Section on November 4th. This procedure will cost $214, and Grace needs your support. Grace says, “I am happy that I am expecting another baby, but I cannot hide the worry I have about the cost of the operation. My husband works as a private teacher, and I do small-scale farming, but what we earn is not enough to meet all our family needs and pay for the Caesarean section. I do not want financial difficulties to prevent me from receiving the care I need. Your support would mean so much to me and my family. I pray that you will come to my help. May God bless you.”

Debelo is 65-year-old farmer from Ethiopia, who has spent most of his life working on his land alongside his wife, to raise their six children. Debelo has always taken pride in providing for his family through hard physical work. Over the last year, however, a health problem has worn down his strength and independence. About a year ago, Debelo started experiencing an urgent and frequent need to pass urine, but difficulty in passing urine. The symptoms were especially worse at night. This has made his daily work exhausting, turning a job he used to care about into a daily struggle. The illness has affected other parts of his life as well, including social and community engagement. Debelo has been with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland. Physicians at Saglan Wajee General Hospital determined that he should undergo surgery treatment. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $900 to fund the procedure, which is scheduled to take place on August 23rd. This procedure will significantly improve Debelo's quality of life. Debelo said, "I just need to be healthy again. It has been a whole year of dealing with pain when I try to pass urine, and when I try to do anything. I just wish to be able to work and take care of my family financially, again."